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Tech Film Noir - A Technology and Film Podcast

Tech Film Noir - A Technology and Film Podcast

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When Movies Guess the Future, We Check Their Work!

Welcome to Tech Film Noir where we break down the technology in classic and cult films!

We're talking about popping kernels, to processing power and diving into the wild, wild, world of cinematic technology!

Did it predict the future or just make us laugh?

A monthly podcast for those who love film and tech!

Featuring: Lianne Potter, Jeff Watkins and Simon Painter

© Tech Film Noir. All rights reserved. All content in this podcast is the property of Tech Film Noir, unless otherwise stated. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or used in any form, including for training or improving machine learning or AI systems, without prior written permission. This podcast may include brief film excerpts for the purposes of review, critique, and commentary, in line with fair dealing under UK copyright law (or fair use where applicable). All third-party content remains the property of its respective owners.
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  • The Terminator (1984)

    The Terminator (1984)
    Apr 16 2026

    In the premiere episode of Tech Film Noir, hosts Lianne Potter, Jeff Watkins, and Simon Painter travel back to 1984 to dissect James Cameron’s career-defining masterpiece, The Terminator.

    We’re putting Arnold’s cyborg under the microscope - literally. From the 6502 assembly language hidden in the Terminator’s HUD to the ‘Right to Repair’ scene that would make a modern technician weep, we explore why this low-budget slasher-turned-sci-fi remains the gold standard for AI storytelling. We also tackle the tough questions: Why does time travel require nudity (and will it encourage us to be ‘beach ready’ in the future)? And can we please acknowledge that Kyle Reese saved humanity while wearing deeply questionable, possibly biohazard-level trousers?

    Whether you're here for the technical deep dive into Agentic AI or the high-octane roast of Terminator: Genisys, this episode has enough 80s nostalgia to power a Walkman for a decade.

    Stick around to the end for our completely serious (not serious) food and drink pairings.

    When movies guess the future, we check their work.
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    59 mins
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